100 Years of Jewellery Trends
A lot has changed over the past 100 years. However, one thing that remains the same is society’s obsession with jewellery. From bangles to brooches, we can’t get enough of it. Jewellery has always been used by individuals to express a unique sense of personality and style. However it is also the perfect demonstration of […] ...Read More...
How to Wear Shirt Studs
You might be wondering what shirt studs actually are. You might also be wondering why your stiff white tuxedo shirts have holes above the button holes. Well, let’s unravel this mystery. Shirt studs are basically an alternative to buttons, most suited to formal wear. They’re usually made of some form of metal, and sometimes feature […] ...Read More...
Gentleman’s Guide to Cocktail Party Attire
Anyone who’s ever been to a cocktail party knows the stress of the decisions involved: What to wear? How to decorate? What food should be served? The list goes on. This guide hopes to help with ensuring you are dressed for the occasion. Accessorising is key when it comes to cocktail parties, so don’t be […] ...Read More...
Luxury Christmas Gifts for Him
While we’re enjoying ourselves, we cannot forget the gentlemen. AC Silver also stocks many items of men’s jewellery, and the gentlemen in our lives deserve some finery this Christmas. Antique Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond, Platinum and 18 ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks These impressive 1920s cufflinks are composed of circular black onyx panels. Each […] ...Read More...
A Guide to Cufflinks
Today, there are fewer boundaries defining what jewellery is men’s and what jewellery is women’s than there have been for the last half a century. For example, recently we’ve seen the popularity of the male choker, which has previously been considered to be exclusively ladies’ jewellery. Traditionally, jewellery items like: signet rings, tie clips, and […] ...Read More...
Signet Rings – What Are They ?
Signet rings have proved themselves to be timeless pieces of jewellery, teeming with historical significance. They were primarily used to represent power and status, as well as being an impressive accessory and a useful tool. Traditionally, they were one of the few pieces of jewellery that was worn exclusively by men; recent trends, however, have […] ...Read More...
Christmas Gift Ideas for that Special Gent
Unlike a lot of women (me included), men do not like to shop for themselves all year round and will rarely splurge out on something personal. When buying your loved one a gift this Christmas why not think out of the box and sway away from the usual jumper and socks and present him with […] ...Read More...
The History and Mechanical Workings of the Watch
Could you imagine life without time? Weeks without days, days without hours. Although it is near impossible to picture, time – technically being a man-made concept – hasn’t always been measured, and so at some point there was technically ‘no’ time. So, how have watches developed into what they are today? And how exactly do […] ...Read More...
